Buy Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii

Also Known As

Cupressus stephensonii
Cuyamaca Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-50'
W: 12'-45'

planting zones

9a-11

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Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii plant details

Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 45 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful cypress found growing in only the headwaters of King Creek in the Cuyamaca mountains of San Diego, California, this wonderful variety reaches 20-50' and almost as wide forming a spreading tree with a central leader; its most distinct characteristic is the color of its smooth bark which varies from pink to grey to white; a fine addition to the Xeriscape garden. S/M-D

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Gardening facts about Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii plant

How to Grow Cupressus arizonica var. stephensonii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

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